Loss at the end of life

Lillie, Kate

Abstract

This chapter considers how dying in a custodial setting affects the losses experienced and focuses on deaths from natural causes. It critically considers the challenges involved in promoting a good death through palliative care within the criminal justice system. One important objective within palliative care is the enablement of a 'good death'. The prevention of suffering through the alleviation of physical symptoms is integral to palliative care. Prisoners have a fundamental right to the social, psychological, emotional and security palliative care, as well as symptom control. The support of family and friends is consistently emphasised as a mainstay of psychosocial support in palliative care and a family-centred approach is frequently promoted to support a good death. Death in prison need not be viewed as shameful or frightening if it can be afforded dignity, sensitivity, care and understanding.

Citation

Lillie, K. (2018). Loss at the end of life. . (1). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315270166-5

• Publication Date: Mar 22, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jun 5, 2023
• Pages: 43-53
• Edition: 1
• Chapter Number: 4
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315270166-5
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